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What does bugbear mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word bugbear? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
  2. A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
  3. An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To alarm with idle phantoms.
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